ASWB LCSW CLINICAL EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-2027 UPDATED
EDITION|GRADED A+
Question 1
In treating a client in crisis, the caseworker should focus on
A. The immediate presenting problem
B. A few specific problems in day-to-day functioning
C. A wide range of problems in day-to-day functioning
D. Underlying personality problems
CORRECT ANSWER
The immediate presenting problem
Question 2
A social worker is interviewing a new patient who presents some symptoms of depression.
The patient reports recent changes such as diminished functioning, marked weight gain,
early morning awakening, fatigue, inability to concentrate, suicidal thoughts and
headaches. The patient mentions that he started a new medication for a medical condition
three weeks ago. The worker would first:
A. Arrange a psychiatric consultation in order to have an anti-depressant prescribed
B. Ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-effects
C. Proceed with a thorough psychosocial history and precipitating events
D. Hospitalize this patient until the suicidal ideation passes
CORRECT ANSWER
Ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-effects
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, Question 3
A social worker is utilizing environmental manipulation as a technique when he/she:
A. Represents the agency at a health and welfare council meeting
B. Uses a psychosocial framework
C. Suggests the use of psychoactive medications
D. Helps the client find more satisfying employment in a supportive environment
CORRECT ANSWER
Helps the client find more satisfying employment in a supportive environment
Question 4
A diagnosis of Schizophreniform Disorder is generally applied to clients whose psychotic
symptoms:
A. Are related to substance abuse
B. Are very long term
C. Show a marked and continuing decline in functioning
D. Are similar to those of schizophrenia and have existed more than one month, but less
than six months.
CORRECT ANSWER
Are similar to those of schizophrenia and have existed more than one month, but less
than six months.
Question 5
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-2027 UPDATED
EDITION|GRADED A+
Question 1
In treating a client in crisis, the caseworker should focus on
A. The immediate presenting problem
B. A few specific problems in day-to-day functioning
C. A wide range of problems in day-to-day functioning
D. Underlying personality problems
CORRECT ANSWER
The immediate presenting problem
Question 2
A social worker is interviewing a new patient who presents some symptoms of depression.
The patient reports recent changes such as diminished functioning, marked weight gain,
early morning awakening, fatigue, inability to concentrate, suicidal thoughts and
headaches. The patient mentions that he started a new medication for a medical condition
three weeks ago. The worker would first:
A. Arrange a psychiatric consultation in order to have an anti-depressant prescribed
B. Ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-effects
C. Proceed with a thorough psychosocial history and precipitating events
D. Hospitalize this patient until the suicidal ideation passes
CORRECT ANSWER
Ascertain the prescribed medication and investigate its side-effects
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, Question 3
A social worker is utilizing environmental manipulation as a technique when he/she:
A. Represents the agency at a health and welfare council meeting
B. Uses a psychosocial framework
C. Suggests the use of psychoactive medications
D. Helps the client find more satisfying employment in a supportive environment
CORRECT ANSWER
Helps the client find more satisfying employment in a supportive environment
Question 4
A diagnosis of Schizophreniform Disorder is generally applied to clients whose psychotic
symptoms:
A. Are related to substance abuse
B. Are very long term
C. Show a marked and continuing decline in functioning
D. Are similar to those of schizophrenia and have existed more than one month, but less
than six months.
CORRECT ANSWER
Are similar to those of schizophrenia and have existed more than one month, but less
than six months.
Question 5
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